Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2081, Philip Durney, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn-
Durney, Philip Elizabeth
W 2081
Born in Penn.
CONTENTS

18.897 Pittsburgh Agency Philip Hurney Conn a of Westminster Co. in the State of Conn a who was a Pr in the Company commanded by Captain Celis of the Reg t commanded by Col. Shay in the Pennsylvania - line for -
4 Trials - $ 40.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Pittsburgh - Agency at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Oct r and Sent to .
1833 Philip H. Kahns, Greencough, Pa a
Arrears to the 1 th of Sept 1833. - 100.00 Pension allowance ending 4 th of Oct '34. 20
$ 120.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. Sprague Clerk. Book 6 - Vol. 5 Page 74

6186 Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Elizabeth Doney widow of Philip
Doney who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Pirate
Pennsylvania Line Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of June 1853 and sent to
Chas. C. Tucker Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 220 Vol. 2

Ms. 14.899
Elizabeth Gurney widow of Philip
Penna
Act 7 July 1838
Chas. B. Tucker Ag. Present.

State of Pennsylvania. Clarion County. p. 3.
On this thirty first day of January - 1853 personally appeared before me D.B. Leong, Judge of the court for the county of Elizabeth Durney, sometimes called Dorney aged 85 years a resident of Clarion County in the State of Pennsylvania who being duly sworn makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 and the supplementary Acts of March 3, 1843. June 17, 1844. And Feb 2, 1848.
That she is the widow of Philip Durney otherwise called Dorney who was a soldier in the service of the United States in the War of the Revolution and who was placed on the Pension List of the United States under the Act of June 7, 1832, on the roll of the Pittsburgh Pa. Agency at the rate of $40 per annum and who died in the County of Westmoreland State of Pennsylvania on the Twenty eighth (28 th ) day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty (1840).
She further states that she was married to the said Philip Durney on the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty six (1786) in Westmoreland Co. Pennsylvania and that the German paper forwarded with this declaration is a private record of said marriage and was written about the year (unknown) by Philip Durney since which time it has been in the possession of this declarant. -
S. M. Hasey { attested
Elizabeth his * Durney mark
Sworn and Subscribed to before me a judge of the Court in and for the County of Clarion and State of Pennsylvania and I certify that

by reason of bodily infirmity Elizabeth Durney is unable to appear in open court.
Witness my hand and seal this the day and year first above written.
D. B. Long, Associate Judge
State of Pennsylvania } Clarion County } ss
I Lno H. Boggs, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County do certify that H. B. Long esquire before whom the annexed and foregoing Declaration was made was at the time of so doing an acting Associate Judge in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn. To all
whose official acts as such, full faith and credit is due, and that the signature thereto affixed is the proper handwriting of the said Associate Judge —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my name and the seal of our said Court at Clarion the tenth day of February A D 1853
Lno H. Boggs (Pro.)

State of Pennsylvania
• Westmoreland County ss.
On this twentieth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred & thirty three, personally appeared in Open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County now sitting, Philip Deumey a resident of Hempfield Township in the County of Westmoreland aforesaid and State of Pennsylvania, aged seventy six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed the 7 th June 1832 -
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein after stated.
That he enlisted on the 12 th day of February in the year 1776 in Captain Ollis' Company of Riflemen in the 3 rd Battalion of the Continental troops of the Pennsylvania Line, being the first Congress Soldiers taken from Pennsylvania. His enlistment took place at Allentown in the County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania. Captain Ollis being at that time sick, we were soon after marched under the command of Lieutenant John Woodside of the same Company to the City of Philadelphia where we remained two or three months, or till about the first of June in the same year. About this time General Washington arrived at Philadelphia and reviewed the Troops assembled at that place. The troops were then ordered to march to New-York. This declarant was placed in the Company commanded by Captain Edwards in the third Battalion of Regulars which was then under the command of Colonel Jay (or Shay) and marched to New-York, Col Jay soon after resigned, and was succeeded by Lieutenant Colonel Cadwallader. From New-York we were marched to New-York-Island about 11 or 12 Miles up the North River above the City - where we remained for some time, and when we were engaged in the building of "Fort Washington" in which this declarant assisted. We continued to remain at this place until we were taken prisoners on the 16 th day of November 1776. On the morning of this day the British and Hessian under the command of General Howe made an attack upon us with a large force. After a severe engagement which lasted many hours and in which a great number of the Americans were killed, we were surrendered and taken prisoners. The American force on this occasion, consisted, so far as I can recollect, of the 3 rd Battalion

of Continental Soldiers of the Pennsylvania line commanded by Col. Cadwallader, the 5 th Battalion under Col. M c Graw, a detachment called the "Flying Camp" and a Lycoming Battalion called Bradys Battalion. This declarant with the other prisoners was taken by the British to New York, and confined as prisoners for several weeks in a Sugar house. From thence we were taken to a Transport Prison Ship on the East River near New York, where we were kept in close confinement, until the Hessians (about 900 in number) were taken at the Battle of Trenton in New Jersey.
About the first of January 1777, after the Battle of Trenton we were discharged on parole and sent from the Prison Ship to South-Amboy thence to a place in New Jersey called Allen-Town, where this Declarant was given over to the Americans, from which place he returned by way of Philadelphia to his home in Northampton County.
Declarant states that during his imprisonment by the British he, with his fellow prisoners received severe treatment, and endured great hardship & suffering from extreme cold weather, and the want of necessary & wholesome food. During their confinement, numbers died, as many as 8 or 10 a day.
That on account of his present age and infirmity, his Memory fails him as to many facts connected with his term of services, and particularly as to the names of many of the field and Company Officers with whom he served.
He computes his term of service, including his imprisonment, until his return home, at about one year, for which he claims a pension.
That when he left the service, a considerable portion of his pay was due to him, which he has never received.
That he has no documentary evidence of his services and knows of no person living who can testify to the same.
I hereby relinquish any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn & Subscribed the day and year aforesaid -
affid.
Randal McLaughlin Prob.
Philip D. D. D.

Interrogatories propounded by the Court to Declarant.
1. Where & in what year was you born?
Ans. In Northampton County about six Miles from Allentown in the State of Pennsylvania aforesaid - in December in the year 1756.
2. Have you any Record of your Age - And if so - Where is it?
Ans. I have none - I have a knowledge of it from information from my father.
3. Where were you living when called into Service - Where have you lived since the Revolutionary War - And where do you now live?
Ans. When called into Service I lived in Northampton County as stated in My Answer to the first interrogatory the place where I was born. From thence I removed about 46 years ago to Hempfield Township near Greensburg in Westmoreland County and State of Penn a where I have continued to reside ever since, and where I am now living -
4. How were you called into Service, were you drafted, Did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom?
Ans. I was called into Service, as stated in the foregoing declaration.
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the Troops when you served, such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services?
Ans. The answer to this interrogatory is contained in the foregoing Statement And in addition recollects the names of Genl. Mifflin Gen. Sterling and Captain Davenport.
6. Did you ever receive a Discharge from the Service - and if so by whom was it given - and what has become of it?
Ans. I never received a Discharge - About nine Months after I was on Parole I was informed in Philadelphia that I was exchanged.
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present

neighbourhood, and who can testify to your character for veracity and good behaviour, your services as a soldier of the Revolution -
ans. I refer to, and state the names of Rev d Nicholas P. Hacke. Rev d John Michael Steck, John Hukins Esq r . and John Mackling
Sworn to, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Test
Randal McLaughlin Prob t
Philip Durney
We, Nicholas P. Hacke a clergyman residing in Greensburgh in the County of Westmoreland aforesaid and State of Pennsylvania and John Hukins residing in the same place, do hereby certify that we were acquainted with Philip Durney who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be Seventy six years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion -
Nicolas P. Hacke.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Test.
Randal McLaughlin Prob t
John Hukins

And the said Court Do hereby declare their opinion After the investigation of the Matter, and after putting the interrogatories pre- scribed by the War-Department, that the above named applicant
was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certify that it appears to them that Rev. Nicholas P. Hake who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the Borough of Greensburgh aforesaid, and that John Hukins who has also signed the same, is a resident of the same place and is a credible person. and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Randal McLaughlin Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter, the application of Philip Durney for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at my Office in Greensburgh this twenty second day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty three.
Randal McLaughlin, Proth.

The Declaration of Philip Durney
A Revolutionary Soldier - in order to obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress passed the 7 th June 1832.
25573

No 25593
Philip Durney Westmoreland County Pennsylvania
Admit
1 year
$40. -
J. H. Kuhns Greensburgh Westmoreland County Penn a

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Philip Durney Westmoreland County Pennsylvania
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted May 1776 1 — — private Genl Washington Col O'Leary, Col Edwards Col Jay or Shay - Genl Cushing 76 years County of Northampton Pennsylvania Traditionary evidence. papers properly attached - Battle - Brandywine  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this                      day of                      personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of                      in the county of                      and State, Territory or District of                      aged (c)                      years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)                      , with                      and served in the                      (e) regiment of the                      line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I                      of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of                      for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of                      &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the                      and C. D. residing in (the same)                      , who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with                      , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the                      and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the                      and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I,                      Clerk of the Court of                      do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this                      day of                      &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Made of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Elisabeth Dorny Gemahlin Von Philip Dorny
G e b u r t - u n d T a u f S c h e i n.
Diesen beyden Ehegatten als: Dewald Mächling und seiner ehelichen Hausfrau Sibela geborne Butcher ist ein Tochter zur Welt ge- boren, den 4 ten Tag März im Jahr unsers Herrn, 1767 Diese Tochter ist geboren in Magunsehy Lowuschip in Northampton County, im State Pensilvania und ist getauft worden und erhielt den Namen Elisabeth den Tag im Jahr unsers Herrn von Hrn.  Die Tauf Zeugen waren
Ich bin getauft ich steh im Bunde, Durch meine Tauf mit meinem Gott, So sprech ich stets mit frohem Munde, In Kreuz in Trübsal Angst und Noth, Ich bin getauft des freu ich mich, Die Freude bleibet ewiglich.
Ich bin getauft ob ich steh oder sterbe, Was schadet mir das kühle Grab, Ich weiß mein Vaterland und Erbe, Das ich bey Gott im Himmel hab, Nach meinem Tod ist mir bereit, Die Himmelstfreud das Frevelleid.
Ich bin getauft auf deinem Namen, Gott, Vater, Sohn und heiliger Geist! Ich bin gezählt zu deinem Saamen
Zum Volk, das Dir geheiligt heißt. O welch ein Glück wenn dadurch mein Herr, laß mich dessen würdig seyn!
Und ist Conformirt in der Evangelisch Reformirten Religion Von Wilhelm Weber Reformdem Prediger Den 10ten October 1783 Im 16 ten Jahr ihres Alters In der Herrnhuter Kirche in Hempfield Westmore land County Und trat in den Stand der H. Ehe mit Philip Dorny den 1 ten Juny 1786 Im 20 ten Jahr ihres Alters

State of Pennsylvania Westmoreland County ss.
On this 15 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and fifty two. personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above mentioned Rev. Nicholas P. Hacksand made oath in due form that he is Minister of the German Reformed Church of Greensburg in the town of Greensburg county and State above mentioned. and that in the records of said church appears the following notices of births, "Sarah born the Twenty seventh day of December Seventeen Hundred and Eighty eight. Baptized the Eighth day of March Seventeen Hundred and Eighty nine - Parents, Philip Dorney and Elizabeth his married wife - Sponsors - Jacob Rugh and Sybilla his wife" -
the above being a true copy of the record with the exception of the dates which are expressed in fair legible figures as follows "Sarah - born the 27 th day of December 1788 - Baptized the 8 th day of March 1789 - Parents - Philip Dorney and Elizabeth his married wife - Sponsors - Jacob Rugh and Sybilla his wife" - and that there is no record of the marriage of Philip and Elizabeth Dorney.
Nicholas P. Hacks
Sworn to and subscribed before me
Jacob H. Coise. J.P.

Westmoreland County, ss.
J. Joseph Groves -----
Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do certify that Jacob M. Weiss Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 15 th day of December A.D. 1852. -
For Joseph Groves

71 DGV
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2086 Elizabeth Durney, Widow Philip Durney, His. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 2, 1848
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 198
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Feb: 22 nd 1853
App d of Elizabeth Durney or Dorney widow of Philip.
Penn a
Acts 7 th July 1838 3 d March 1843. 17 th June 1844. &c 2 d February 1848.
Chas. Tucker Present
Consignee of Papers Dana E. Heath

11.308 Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Elizabeth Gurney widow of Philip who died on the 28 th July 1828 of Clarion Co. in the State of Penna who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution for one year
Inscribed on the Roll of Pittsburgh at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 16 th March 1826 . 28 th July 1828
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of June 1853 and sent to Olias C. Treiber
Airs to the 4 th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. } Recorded by J. P. Wigham Clerk. Book L Vol. 1 Page 217

9.387 Anna Pittsburgh Elizabeth Gurney widow of Philip who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 10 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of June 1853 and sent to
Chas. C. Tucker Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 106

P
Pension Office
10 June 1853
Sir
Please state to what time Philip Turney was paid & the date of his death -
Pittsburgh Agency, Pa., Private $40.00 pr. annum.
Ret 7 June 1832
Very Respectfully
S. Cole
Ch Clerk
Died 28 th July 1840, and paid to his death.
F. Burt Auditor.
J. Burt Esq.
Third Street Treasury

Washington D.C. Feb 21. 1853.
Dear James E. Heath.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
I send herewith the claim of Elizabeth Dany widow of Philip Dany for a Pension under the Act of July 7. 1838 and supplementary Acts and would request that the Certificates under the Act of July 7. 1838 and June 17. 1844 shall be made payable in this City, and that under the Act of Feb 2. 1848 may be made payable at the Pittsburgh Agency. —
Mr Dany Pension certificate is now in the office of the 3 d Auditor where it was filed in Dec. last by me, in order to draw his arrears of Pension.
Very respectfully Your obt Servt.
Chas. B. Tucker. —

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Turney, wid. of Philip County and State of Pennsylvania act 7 July 1838 & March 1843 & others.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her Husband was pensioner under 3 rd Proof of marriage prior to 1794, established by Family Record, & cer- tificate of Person of date of birth of child.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
The date of Husband's death proved by Auditor's Certificate & parol evidence.
Chas C. Zooker Esq. Present
Name and residence of Agent
Wm H Hanson,
Examining Clerk.

Elizabeth Turner Wid. of Philip Pa.
Adm d 7 July 1838 others
12 M d P ri : - $400 00 Mr. Quinn from 28 July 1840 when he died -
Two years excepted.
Cert. To Chas. H. Snoker Presents

Evidence of Date of Marriage of Elizabeth Durney.
Michael Durney - 75 Years of age, in 1853, deposes that he was intimate with Philip & Elizabeth Durney they lived as Hus: & wife. says that she has lived in his house over about eleven years since his death, he thinks he Philip died about on 28 July 1840. Has seen the Tombstone of said Philip, & it has inscribed on it P. Durney died July 28/40.
Certificate of } Preacher in } in Records of Church in Greensburg Co. profession of the } The birth of a child Sarah of Philip & Elis: Records } Durney appears to have been registered 27 Dec r 1788.
Henry Hughs } knew the parties to live as Hus: & wife - } has often heard Philip speak of his Rev: services } was at his P's house a few days prior to his death in the year 1840. was at his burial the day after.

State of Pennsylvania Clarion County } On the 26 day of January in
the year of our Lord A.D. 1853) one thousand eight hundred & fifty three personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in and for the County & State above mentioned Michael Durney who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is 75 years of age and was born and raised in the County of Westmoreland State of Pennsylvania and was well acquainted with Philip Durney and his wife now his widow Elizabeth Durney with both of whom he was and has been intimately acquainted. He further states that in the lifetime of Philip Durney the said Philip and Elizabeth Durney lived together as husband and wife and was so reported by those who knew them and at that time they lived in Kempfield Township County & State above mentioned last and that they had several children at that time one of whom Sarah Durney was apparently aged fourteen years witness is certain from her general appearance at the time that she could not of been less than twelve or fourteen years of age, that she has been acquainted with and frequently seen the said Sarah Durney since that period and that she is still living and the wife of John Schreckengost a resident of what was formerly Wayne Township Armstrong County Pennsylvania. Witness further states that he has frequently heard the said Philip Durney speak of his military service in the war of the Revolution and of receiving a pension for said service. Deponent further states that about sixteen years ago he moved to Venango County now Clarion County Pennsylvania since which time he has remained a resident of Beaver Township in the County last mentioned and that upon the decease of the said Philip Durney his widow Elizabeth Durney has lived in the house of said deponent for about the term of eleven years, and that he knows from these and other circumstances that Elizabeth Durney now an applicant for a pension is the widow Philip Durney who he believes died on the 28 th July A.D. 1840 and deponent further states that

he has seen the Tomb Stone of the said Philip Durney upon which is the following inscription which deponent believes is correct, "Philip Durney died July 28 th A.D. 1840." Deponent further states that the said Elizabeth Durney is now and has remained a widow since her said husband's death and witness further states that he in no degree interested in said claim.
Michael Durney
Sworn and subscribed to before me this the day and year first above written and I certify that the said Michael Durney is a creditable witness.
Daniel Bostaph
State of Pennsylvania, CLARION COUNTY, ss.
I Geo. H. Boggss
Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said county, do certify that Daniel Bostaph Esquire, before whom the annexed and foregoing declaration was made was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid duly commissioned sworn. To all whose official acts as such full faith and credit is due, and that the signature thereto affixed is the proper handwriting of the said Justice.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my hand and the seal of our said Court at Clarion, the tenth day of February A. D., 1853
Geo. H. Boggss
Pro.

State of Pennsylvania County of Clarion
On this thirty day of January in the year A.D. 1853 before me the undersigned a judge of the Court in and for the County of Clarion in the State aforesaid personally appeared Henry Hugus who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is a resident of Clarion County State of Pennsylvania but was formerly a resident of Kempfield Township, County of Westmoreland to State above mentioned and that he well knew Philip and Elizabeth Turney (sometimes called Dorney) to live together as husband and wife and to be so reputed by all who knew them and that witness concurs in said opinion
Witness further States that he has frequently heard the said Philip Turney speak of his being in the war of the Revolution and of drawing a Pension for said service, deponent further States that he was at the house of the said Philip Turney on the day previous to his death  on the  day of  his death  in the year  one thousand eight hundred and forty  and  one thousand eight hundred and forty  and  one and was at his burial the day after
Deponent further States that since that time the widow of said Philip Turney has resided in the house of Michael Dorney a resident of Beaver Township County of Clarion Pennsylvania and that since the 28th day of July A.D. 1840, he has been intimately ac- quainted with Elizabeth Turney aforesaid and knows that she has not married since the decease of her husband aforesaid and that she is still a widow deponent further states that he is in no degree interested in Mrs. Eliza- beth Turney's Pension claim.
Henry Hugus
the foregoing was before me this day
Sworn and subscribed to before me this day and year above written and I certify that Henry Hugus is a creditable witness
D. P. Long, Official Judge

State of Pennsylvania, CLARION COUNTY, SS.
I Mo. H. Boggs Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said county, do certify that D. B. Long
Esquire before whom the annexed and foregoing declaration was made was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the Peace  Associate Judge in and for the county aforesaid duly
commissioned sworn. To all whose official acts as such full faith and credit is due, and that the signature thereto affixed is the proper handwriting of the said Justice  Associate Judge
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my name and the seal of our said Court at Clarion the Tenth day of February A. D., 18. Mo. H. Boggs
Pro.

Elizabeth Dancy
Act of July 7 1830
Power of Attorney
Declaration filed
Feb 21 1853
Chas. Tucker

Power of Attorney.
Know all men by these presents, that I. Elizabeth Dany widow of Philip Dany deceased. do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint CHAS. C. TUCKER, of Washington City, D. C. my true and lawful Agent and Attorney to prosecute the Claim of Elizabeth Dany. for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may be due under the provisions of the Act of July 7. 1830. - or any other Act or Resolution of Congress, and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers and documents in relation to said Claim on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed: and to do all things that I might or could do, were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and seal this 28 th day of March  1853.
In presence of Daniel Bostaph Justice of the Peace  Elizabeth Dany
STATE OF Penn a Clarion COUNTY—ss.
On this 28 th day of March 1853, before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above mentioned personally appeared Elizabeth Dany. and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.
Daniel Bostaph J.P.
STATE OF Pa. COUNTY. ss.
On this 31 st day of March 1853, before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Daniel Bostaph a resident of said County, and made oath according to law that he is the identical person who executed the foregoing power of Attorney, and that he is directly interested in said Claim, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my said Attorney may use in prosecuting said Claim.
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
STATE OF Pennsylvania COUNTY OF Clarion
I John H. Boggs Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that Daniel Bostaph Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgment were made and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 31 day of March , 1853. John H. Boggs CLK

25593
to J. L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Greencastle, Westmoreland County Penn a
June 3 d 1833.
J. S. Edwards Esq r
Sir.
If the Applicant in the enclosed Declaration is entitled to pension under the Act of Congress of 7 June 1832 you will please inform me on the subject & forward to me at this place notice of the time & place where the Applicant may receive his pay &c.
Respectfully
yours &c.
Jos. H. Kuhns
Attorney for Philip Durney